Matthews Alive Festival

When

09/02/16 – 09/05/16

Friday~ 6pm-10pm

Saturday~ 9am09pm

Sunday_12pm-9pm

Monday~ 9am-5pm

Where

Why

Matthews reminds me of Mayberry; a super cute town with a great  community feel. I love the farmer’s market and family festivals throughout the summer and year round.  Come by the Annual Labor Day Festival in Matthews NC, with huge carnival, three stages of entertainment with national headliners, 160+ arts & crafts vendors, kids’ inflatables, indoor artisan shows, Sponsor/Exhibitor Row, and the Largest Labor Day Parade in the Southeast!

The Matthews Alive Festival is a Labor Day weekend celebration dedicated to the support of local non-profit organizations.

Following the festival, 100% of the proceeds go back to these non-profit organizations, in order that they may provide services to enhance the quality of life in our area. To date, Matthews Alive, Inc. has contributed over $1,300,000 back into our local community!

Downtown Davidson Arts Crawl

When

09/17/16 5:00pm – 9:00pm

Where

Davidson Green

Downtown Davidson

Why

Come kick off fall strolling the historic streets of quaint and charming Davidson, grab a glass of wine, meet some outstanding artists, listen to live music and enjoy supporting local!Expect to find a wide variety of handmade gifts including pottery, jewelry, photography, fine art, metal work, textiles, and more. Crawlers will also be treated to live music on the Davidson Green, outdoor food and beverage sales, an interactive children’s art area, and retail shops open late. This fabulous bi-yearly event is one you won’t want to miss! Or, pair this evening with a great dining experience at Kindred!

Eat From A Truck Food Truck Festival    

When

09/10/16 12:00pm – 6:00pm

Where

AvidXchange Music Factory

1000 NC Music Factory Blvd Charlotte, NC 28206

Why

The Carolinas’ Largest Food Truck Festival, featuring 100 trucks from all over NC, SC and Atlanta! Come on out for a day of family friendly events including activities for the kids, a beer garden, live music, and of course…all that fantastic food truck cuisine! With 100 trucks to choose from, there’s something for everyone, so bring even your pickiest eaters…and your appetite!…and enjoy the most trucks ever gathered in one Carolina location. A limited number of VIP tickets will be sold; VIP tickets allow you entry one hour before General Admission, so you get your pick of trucks before the lines get long. Free t-shirt and swag for VIPs, too, and a private VIP tent with tables and chairs with unlimited visits during the day. Buy your tickets early, because once they’re gone…everyone else will go hungry!

Festival of India 

When

09/17/16 – 09/18/16

Noon – 8 PM (Sept 17th)

Noon – 7 PM (Sept 18th)

Where

Belk Theater

130 North Tryon St. Charlotte, NC 28202

Why

Come out to the 22nd Annual Festival of India,  organized to showcase the diversity of culture and heritage to the larger community in the Carolinas and provides an excellent opportunity for cultural exchange in a fun setting. The festival exposes people here to the rich mosaic of different art, crafts, languages, couture and cuisine from the various regions of India in a festive setting.

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Yiasou Greek Festival

When

September 8-11

Where

Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 600 East Boulevard Charlotte, NC 28203, 704-334-4771

Why

One of Charlotte’s Most Anticipated Cultural Events, the 38th Annual Greek Festival is fun for all ages. The family friendly weekend features authentic Greek cuisine, homemade pastries, live traditional music and dancing as wells as shopping and cultural exhibits and lectures. The Yiasou Festival has been honored to receive several awards over recent years including:
• Best International Event – Charlotte Magazine in 2009
• Best International Festival – Charlotte Magazine in 2005
• The Best of Charlotte Award for Best Festival in 2004 – Creative Loafing
• One of Charlotte’s Best Festivals in 2003 by Charlotte Observer readers        
• Best Ethnic Festival of 2004, 2003 and 2000 – Creative Loafing

Admissions

Festival admission is $3.00

Children 12 and under are admitted free, accompanied by a parent or guardian.

School groups and senior citizen groups can make arrangements for free admission by calling the Cathedral office at (704) 334-4771 between 10:00 am and 6:00 pm weekdays by Thursday, September 1, 2016.

Festival in the Park

When

09/23/16 – 09/25/16

Where

Freedom Park

1900 East Boulevard Charlotte, NC 28203

Why

I’ve been going since I was a little kid in the 70’s and I we look forward to it every year. Established in 1964, Festival in the Park has been bringing good music, good art, food and good times to Charlotteans and visitors from around the world. It’s been around for a long time for a reason; everyone loves it!

The Festival is free to attend and features nearly 200 arts and crafts exhibits, five stages with more than 1,000 performers, children’s rides,  and attractions and more.

The Festival is recognized by the Southeast Tourism Society as one of the Top 20 Events in the Southeast, and one of the nation’s top festivals by Sunshine Artists Magazine. The Festival has also been honored as Best Charlotte Festival by Charlotte Magazine.

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